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Hybrid Vehicles Toyota Highlander Hybrid Towing with the Highlander Hybrid
84 messages, Last post on Sep 16, 2009 at 1:27 PM
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Replying to: ljmiii (Sep 21, 2006 1:41 pm) 130-amp alternator and trailer prewiring; 4-cylinder models add: 3000-lb. towing capacity,5 engine oil cooler, power-steering oil cooler and 120-watt fan coupling; V6 models add 3500-lb. towing capacity,5 and 160-watt fan coupling. According to Toyota, the tongue weight limit is relates to the capacity, therefore 3000# = 300# tongue weight, 3500# = 350#. Congratulations on the Airstream! We have very found memories of the one we had, and know you will have a blast with it. 
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Replying to: gone2fish (May 16, 2006 11:47 am)
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Replying to: deserthh (Sep 23, 2006 6:40 am) Just a tad bit unfair, unless you also list the total towing capacity of the 1993 GMC? In terms of maximum towing capacity, I suspect the GMC was more powerful...
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Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm) |
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Replying to: ljmiii (Sep 21, 2006 1:41 pm) As others have mentioned, the 2006 HiHy has extraordinary power for its 3500lb tow rating. The 2008 is another story - same engine, 500 extra pounds, and a 5000lb tow rating. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 23, 2006 2:09 pm) |
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Replying to: ljmiii (Mar 16, 2007 6:01 pm) Does the '08 really have a 5,000lb tow rating??? I can't verify that anywhere - Toyota's website,etc. I am anxious to find out -- It will make a difference in whether or not we purchase the HiHy. Thanks!
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Replying to: sharirichards (Oct 17, 2007 8:29 pm) Please see the following link: http://www.toyota.com/highlander/specs.html If the link takes you to general specifications, click on the "CAPACITIES" tab and it will show the towing limits. So the car still does not have enough continuous torque to tow. This is the only time I wish they do not detune the V6 in the hybrid model. Make this a 350-hp monster with electronic speed limit at 112-MPH but let the V6 have the full gas-powered 270-hp torque to tow 5000-lbs. Ah well, I am dreaming..... |
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Replying to: ljmiii (Mar 16, 2007 6:01 pm) I bought a 16' Airstream Bambi Quicksilver Edition last year and have been towing it with a monster 15 person Dodge Van! Our other car is a Prius (to even out the carbon footprint playing field!) and I would love to get a 2006 or later Highlander Hybrid to tow it just like you. Now that you have been at it for a while do you have any further insights and does the HH still do the job with the Airstream. I would love to prove the doubters wrong and buy a Highlander Hybrid for the Bambi. Do you still feel the same as your previous posting and what exactly should I do to modify the HH for towing the Bambi. Thanks so much for any input you have and I commend you on making the hybrid work with the Bambi. I await your reply
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Replying to: robanglin (Mar 10, 2008 8:38 pm) We bought a Toyota hitch and necessary gear for the '06 HH and had a local shop install the whole thing. It seemed simple enough to do it myself but too busy. We have not towed something as large as an Airstream but we have tow trailers totaling about 2000 lbs for ranch work and no problem so far. This is in Northern CA, Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen area so the roads are windy and mountainous. Our '06 has no problem taking this load and maintaining posted speed. We do slow to 55-MPH when towing on freeways. Absolutely no problem. THis is using an old low-tech tow bar. Starting from a dead stop is not a problem especially when the hybrid pack is fully charged. There is more than enough torque to get things rolling. I am used to an old V8 and this HH easily beats our V8. Mileage will come down though, especially in mountainous terrain. We average 25-26 MPG a tank but when we tow, mileage can drop as low as 20-MPG on a heavier long haul or 22-MPG on a lighter load. The '07-'08 HH are heavier than the '06 HH so in terms of stability, the car provides excellent damping. As ijimii wrote, be sure to get good tow bars. Newer models now work to control swaying and so on. They are worth every penny when towing something like a camper. We will be getting one of these to replace our old bar after some more research. Hope this helps a bit. |
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